Outer Banks Events

The Outer Banks has a variety of events going on throughout the year. No matter when you visit, something interesting will be happening. Listed below is a calendar of significant events taking place on the Outer Banks.

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Family Nature Programs

On-Going Event: 6/1/2018 - 6/30/2018

Wide variety of educational programs including hiking, fishing and other activities planned to educate the public about coastal animal and plant life and habitats. Call or view online calendar for dates. Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, Corolla. 252-453-0221
www.ncwildlife.org

Family Summer Programs

On-Going Event: 6/1/2018 - 6/30/2018

Weekly rotating programs including front porch chats with local experts, book signings, music performances and a weekly reenactment drill. Call for times and schedule. Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site, Rodanthe. 252-987-1552
www.chicamacomico.net

Honors Students' Art Exhibit

On-Going Event: 6/1/2018 - 6/30/2018

"Highlighting the highest level of high school art," this show supports local student artists who have culminated their talents in preparation for this professional art show. Mon.-Fri. 10am-6pm. Sat. 10am-4pm. Free. Dare County Arts Council, Manteo. 252-473-5558
www.DareArts.org

Presenting the tale of the famous lost colonists from 1587, this outdoor drama is the longest-running in the country. Showtime is 7:45pm. Mon.-Sat. With a reservation, add a backstage tour and/or character dinner. Admission $20-$35. Kids under 5 attend free. Waterside Theatre, Roanoke Island. 252-473-6000
www.thelostcolony.org

Manteo Farmers Market

6/2/2018 - 6/29/2018

Sat. 8am-12pm. Purchase homegrown and homemade foods, as well as handmade artisan crafts displayed by local vendors who gather on the waterfront. Downtown Waterfront, Manteo. 252-473-2133
www.townofmanteo.com

Salty Dawg's Lecture Series

6/5/2018 - 6/26/2018

Tues. 2-3pm. Experts share their knowledge and experience on a variety of nautical topics. Free. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. 252-986-0723
www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com

Teams compete in a double elimination tournament, for which winners and runners-up receive prizes from Currituck Travel & Tourism. Games are Wed., from 4-7pm. $20 per team. Whalehead in Historic Corolla. 252-435-2947
www.visitcurrituck.com

Dingbatter's Guide to Ocracoke

6/6/2018 - 6/27/2018

Now in its 2nd. year, this "comedy-skit show" explains the ins and outs of life on Ocracoke Island. Tickets $15 for adults, $7 for children. Wed. 8-9:15pm. . Deepwater Theater, Ocracoke. 252-921-0260
www.ocracokealive.org

Maritime Crafts for Kids

6/6/2018 - 6/27/2018

Children of all ages can make a maritime craft while learning fascinating facts about local history. Wed. 10:30-12pm. Free. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. 252-986-0723
www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com

Whalehead Wednesdays

6/6/2018 - 6/27/2018

Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the park, sipping local wine and beer while listening to live music. Fun for the whole family. 3-7pm. Tickets $15. Historic Corolla Park, Corolla. 252-453-9040
www.visitwhalehead.com

Acoustic Sunset Series

6/7/2018 - 6/28/2018

Gather on the north lawn of the Cotton Gin to listen to live music and sample some of Sanctuary Vineyards' best wines. Thur. 5:30-8:30pm. Free. Sanctuary Vineyards, Jarvisburg. 252-491-2387
www.sanctuaryvineyards.com/events

Molasses Creek Band in Concert

6/7/2018 - 6/28/2018

Thur. 8-10pm. For 25 years Molasses Creek has filled the island with their high-energy folk tunes. With 16 albums under their belts, this trio isn't slowing down yet! Join them in concert. Deepwater Theatee, Ocracoke. 252-921-0260
www.ocracokealive.org

Pirate Crafts for Kids

6/7/2018 - 6/28/2018

Thur. 10:30am-12pm. Kids can make a pirate craft to take home. Supplies are provided free of charge. Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, Hatteras. 252-986-2995
www.graveyardoftheatlantic.com

A Tale of Blackbeard: Musical

6/11/2018 - 6/25/2018

Produced by the community non-profit, Ocracoke Alive, this musical play was first produced in 1974, depicting an artistic version of Blackbeard's story. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children. Mon. 8pm. Ocracoke Community Center, Ocracoke. 252-921-0260
www.ocracokealive.org

A series of family shows presented by the NC Aquarium and the Lost Colony, including live animal interactions and character performances. Seating is limited, so arrive early! Tues., 10am. Free. Duck Amphitheater, Duck. 252-255-1286
www.townofduck.com

Yoga on the Green

6/12/2018 - 6/26/2018

Tues. 7:30am. Lay a mat or towel down in the peacefulness of the park and get your "om" on with Duck Village Yoga. Town Green, Duck. 252-255-1286
www.townofduck.com